Job Opportunity: Finance Director / Head of Finance (Part-Time, Temporary)
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Finance professional for a temporary, part-time role based in Reading, working with an esteemed charity.
About Our Client
Our client is a reputable not-for-profit organization in Reading, dedicated to serving the local community with a small, collaborative team.
Job Description
This is a part-time, office-based role, requiring presence three days per week.
1. Management Responsibilities:
o Manage two staff members.
o Oversee Finance, Marketing, and Health & Safety functions.
o Contribute to strategic development, including business planning and budgeting.
o Collaborate with Governance Trustee to ensure compliance with legislation.
o Maintain Risk Register in partnership with Governance Trustee.
2. Financial Control:
o Oversee finance operations and governance.
o Maintain financial controls and implement best practices, including periodic reporting on controls and risk assessments.
o Responsible for quarterly income reports and annual report and accounts.
o Manage endowment income checks and grant compliance.
o Work with the CEO on fund development and recurring income.
o Produce monthly dashboards for the CEO.
o Ensure GDPR compliance and oversee payroll.
o Review legislative changes affecting finance.
o Lead quarterly committee meetings.
o Ensure financial assessments are completed for each grant application.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with experience in the not-for-profit sector, proven leadership in finance roles, and a hands-on approach. Living near Reading is preferred, with parking available.
What We Offer
* Pro-rata salary of £60,000
* Part-time, three days per week, office-based with some remote work
* Temporary contract initially for three months, with potential extension to six months or a temp-to-perm opportunity
* Parking facilities
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